If you feel you are experiencing an anxiety disorder, we welcome you to find out how we can help you at Sierra Recovery.

Anxiety is an incredible weight to carry and impacts daily life, but most people walk alone on this treacherous journey when there are ways to help and treat this disorder. It only needs to discover and explore the options available to make life’s adventures pleasurable without the persistent anxious feelings that impede someone’s happiness.

Anxiety problems may appear in the form of mild cases or as extreme stress accompanied by panic or overwhelming fear without any specific reason. Still, these feelings are so real it is underrated to say they are simply a part of social mental health issues.

Occasional anxiety is common, and we all need to experience some form of stress and anxious moments, but many of us can take it on board and reduce anxiety by taking on other forms of exercise, mental stimulation or whatever it takes. For others, sometimes, hospitalisation is necessary. Thinking about such extreme anxiety may not seem quite as important yet generalised anxiety disorders may develop into mental health conditions that require immediate attention to prevent such measures.

Anyone experiencing types of anxiety can benefit enormously by seeking professional anxiety and depression support and applying a treatment plan suitable for mental and physical symptoms.

At Sierra Recovery, we treat people with anxiety symptoms and help them through therapy and medication.

Is Anxiety And Stress Increasing?

In the UK, people suffering from between medium and high levels of anxiety were up around 40.5% during 2022.

Spain, likewise, had a huge increase of almost 2 million cases according to the Spanish National Health System.

This continuous increase may have resulted from several factors since 2011, which is referred to as the pinpointed year of resourceful data.

It is believed that symptoms of anxiety and panic attacks are heavily increasing among citizens around the globe, resulting in an urgent need for treatment options and ways to help people with anxiety disorder.

What Exactly Is Anxiety Disorder?

Everyone can say they feel anxious without reflecting on the true definition of anxiety.

Anxiety is a true feeling of fear and dread, making every moment uneasy and doubtful.

Stress is the main culprit which makes a person respond to either a real or unreal threat determined as psychological or physical when confronted with a sense of danger.

Stress triggered by an involuntary response to danger may be considered a normal retreat and will subdue after experiencing danger. Still, when exposed to an incident that is disproportionate to an actual threat, feelings may become chronic or overwhelming, leading to an anxiety disorder.

Anxiety disorders often become recognised by showing a persistent concern with worry or fear that heightens over time. There is no clear cause or motive for such heightened apprehension or tension; it will create a cycle of distress and worsen over time.

When a cycle of anxiety becomes predominant, the anticipation of experiencing more distress and anxiety develops, making the concept of feeling anxiety more perpetual.

Symptoms Of Anxiety Treated

At Sierra Recovery, we know that anxiety comes around in different forms and affects people differently. For this reason, we understand the importance of treating each individual according to their specific needs and requirements.

Our mental health treatments are designed to be tailored to each type of anxiety disorder, taking into account the psychological treatment and physical symptoms of anxiety experienced by each individual.

Our aim for treating anxiety disorders consists of the following evidence-based procedures that we consider the best for effective treatment for the different types of anxiety disorders.

Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by a person involuntarily having excessive worry and persistently concerned about their daily life, such as health, work, social participation, or their routine life circumstances.

This generalised worry and concern is, undoubtedly, becoming one of today’s major problems. Due to overloaded demands on society, the everyday pressures of maintaining a home, job or caring for children have become far outstretched for many, and the stressors of social integration have become more demanding.

Short-term relief of anxiety can often be surpassed, but those who persistently find their circumstances are deteriorating or not able to meet their commitments may find their anxiety worse.

Individuals who suffer from GAD often feel they are up against their concerns or worries, even if they realise that the situation is more intense than it is.

Panic Disorder

Panic attacks are dire feelings of not being able to get a grip on what’s going on. A panic attack can appear at any moment and in any surrounding. They are sudden and intense creating extreme fear without any apparent cause.

A sudden panic attack can create feelings of restlessness, dizziness and a sudden urge to flee from the actual situation without cause. These attacks can occur incidentally or more often, but because of the intense feeling, most people who have suffered a panic attack avoid the activity, place or event where they may feel another experience could be triggered.

Social Anxiety Disorder

Social Anxiety Disorder, is often referred to as a social phobia. This condition involves intense fear of being judged by others or negatively evaluated and rejected whether in a social or performing situation.

This fear can lead to avoiding social situations and produces significant distress in environments where any type of social interaction is expected.

Specific Phobias

Specific Phobias are intense and irrational fears caused by specific objects or situations. These may include phobias such as heights, flying, spiders, or even receiving injections. Because this fear is significantly heightened, the intensity is more than anticipated making individuals avoid objects generally found in ordinary situations.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterised by experiencing obsessions or intrusive thoughts that cause repetitive behaviour or compulsions.

Compulsions or repeated acts are performed to try to prevent or reduce anxiety that is related to the obsessions. Compulsions are generally excessive and not realistically related to the problem making the behaviour somewhat erratic.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that often develops after experiencing a traumatic event that threatened or caused physical harm to the individual.

Flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts relating to an event are typical symptoms of PTSD and can cause significant impairment in daily functioning and well-being for those suffering from this disorder.

Anxiety Management

At Sierra Recovery, we recognise the importance of understanding and dealing with symptoms of anxiety in a timely manner using effective treatment.

There are several common signs that may indicate the need to detect and manage an anxiety disorder.

Intense and Excessive Worry

Therapists use techniques like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help address the root cause for excessive worry. CBT can help reduce irrational fears and restore more balanced ways of thinking about daily activities.

Feeling Restless Or Agitated

Mindfulness and other relaxation strategies are useful to kindle feelings of calm and can relieve the tenseness of feeling restless or agitated that can help promote a more relaxed state of mind.

Difficulty Concentrating

Concentration and focus can become difficult when experiencing high levels of anxiety. By applying evidence-based therapies and mindfulness execises, these can help to eliminate a cluttered mind and improve concentration.

Rapid Heart Rate

People suffering with anxiety often experience physical symptoms such as a rapid heartbeat and can increase anxiety further. Using relaxation techniques can help manage the physical response to anxiety and decrease the sensation of a racing pulse.

Therapies Used at Sierra Recovery to Treat Anxiety

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

CBT is an evidence-based treatment that addresses negative thought patterns and behaviours linked to anxiety disorders. This approach teaches an individual to change these thoughts and actions by adopting healthier ways of thinking with more positive actions.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

DBT is used to primarily develop functional coping skills to manage stress levels and regulate emotions. Using this therapy can help improve relationships, and enhance interpersonal effectiveness through mindfulness activities.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR is a technique of psychotherapy that can help individuals recover from the symptoms and emotional imbalance resulting from trauma and anxiety. This form of therapy is useful in addressing the difficult symptoms associated with different types of anxiety disorders.

Other Therapies We Use For Anxiety Treatment

Apart from the therapies already mentioned, here at Sierra Recovery, we believe in talk therapy to manage anxiety symptoms, reduce stress and anxiety levels and build a solid foundation to recover from the burden of anxiety and panic disorder.

The best treatment is evidence-based and personalised, guided by our mental health professionals who intervene during individual therapy participation, family therapy or group and process therapy.

These therapies allow the individual to search their inner self and explore their emotions, exchange experiences and feelings with others with the same or similar condition and process the here-and-now interactive situations. Family sessions play an important role in encouraging and supporting loved ones and can help enormously with ongoing coping strategies.

Treatment Options Available

At Sierra Recovery, we know that treatment for anxiety is not a ‘standard’ practice and that every individual who turns to us may experience different symptoms or specific types of anxiety disorder.

To get appropriate treatment, an initial assessment will help us determine the most effective approach, this may involve taking medications for anxiety disorders, pharmacological treatment, or controlling disorder symptoms. Every person is unique and requires a personalised diagnostic treatment plan to overcome anxiety attacks.

Some people seeking treatment may only require anxiety medication and short-term treatment while others may need months of treatment combined with residential care and additional help with anxiety or depression.

We have all these options available together with the appropriate treatment to treat all types of anxiety conditions. In extreme cases, if anxiety worsens, our professional mental health team have the knowledge and resources to intervene and prevent further exacerbation of the symptoms.

At Sierra Recovery, we provide a safe environment for all our patients with personalised care and respect. All treatments used are evidence-based and at a world-class level using the best resources and technology with our expert team of medics. You may rest assured of our first-class service and dedicated attention to resolving anxiety conditions knowing that you will receive nothing less than our maximum care and support for a full and healthier recovery.

Talk To Us About Your Anxiety

If you are experiencing high levels of stress and think you are at risk of anxiety disorders, your symptoms have been going on for some time without ease or you feel at the end of your tether with suicidal thoughts or want to isolate yourself from the world, please talk to us.

We are here to help and can get you the treatment you need and deserve. You may call us for information, costs or general advice or contact us to find out more about us, our team, what we do and how we go about helping people like you recover from such a treacherous illness.

Phone or email, either way, please contact us and our friendly team will provide you with all the information you need, answer any questions or concerns and will oblige to help you begin an admissions programme if required.

Don’t let anxiety symptoms destroy your life or that of others. Just a simple call can help you find that peace of mind to enjoy the rest of your life without that anxiety that’s stopping you.

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